Joy Gibson

(323) 202-9761 rtgibby1@yahoo.com

Education/Credentials

Master of Arts in Education, Concentration in Special Education June 2021

Alder Graduate School Of Education
Redwood City, CA

Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts June 2004

The Master's College And Seminary
Newhall, CA

Preliminary CA Multiple Subject Credential: Education Specialist

Mild/Moderate credential with English Learner Authorization
Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization (AAAS)
Redwood City, CA

Associate of Arts: Sign Language Interpretation

June 2010
El Camino College
Torrance, CA

Relevant Experience
WISH Academy High School August 2021-Present
● Welligent created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational
strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
● Organized and conducted IEP and 504 meetings
● Collaborate, co-plan and co-teach with general education teachers to support students
socially and academically
● Modify lessons and accommodate lesson plans and lessons for students for the purpose
of achievement of student’s goals and objectives
● Communicate with parents, students and teachers in regards to progress goals
● Assure that special education compliance is maintained on school campuses through the
maintenance of the following: Support for the instructional program for students with
special needs and providing pertinent information and consultant services to staff
members and parents
 ● Engaged in professional staff developments meetings surrounding critical conversations
about diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-bias, anti-racist, restorative justice practices, and
culturally relevant pedagogy
● Provided consistent feedback to students and maintained good rapport with all students in
the classroom that contributed to the growth of positive, safe classroom culture
● Assessed students to provide services for special education to reach education goals.
● On-going planning with regular classroom teachers (establishing and implementing a
co-teaching plan)

Elementary School Special Education Resource Specialist Intern

August 2020-June 2021
Inner City Education Foundation Innovation
Los Angeles, CA
● Spent one academic year co-teaching full-time at Inner City Education Foundation
Innovation Los Angeles with an experienced mentor teacher in an immersive hands-on
teaching internship while simultaneously earning my Master’s Degree and Teaching
Credential in one year through Alder Graduate School of Education
● Performed several graduate school-related research projects throughout each semester
that focused on effectively supporting English Language Learners in the classroom and
intervening in non-engaged students during group work
● Performed and researched several graduate school projects throughout each semester that
focused exclusively on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Behavior Management
● Welligent created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational
strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
● Organized and conducted IEP meetings
● Engaged in professional staff developments meetings surrounding critical conversations
about diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-bias, anti-racist, restorative justice practices, and
culturally relevant pedagogy
● Provided consistent feedback to students and maintained good rapport with all students in
the classroom that contributed to the growth of positive, safe classroom culture
● Assessed students to provide services for special education to reach education goals.
● Assure that special education compliance is maintained on school campuses through the
maintenance of the following: Support for the instructional program for students with
special needs and providing pertinent information and consultant services to staff
members and parents
● On-going planning with regular classroom teachers (establishing and implementing a
co-teaching plan)
● Consults/collaborates with staff, parents, and agencies for the purpose of ensuring
appropriate delivery of services and adherence to due process
 ● Schedules services for students for the purpose of providing efficient and effective
instruction to students
● Modify and accommodate lesson plans and lessons for students for the purpose of
achievement of student’s goals and objectives

Intervention Specialist August 2011-June 2020

ICEF Public School- View Park Prep. K-8
Los Angeles, CA
● Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse
students
● Encourage social development and support productive interaction of students
● Utilize knowledge of childhood development and pedagogy to craft creative, culturally
relevant comprehensive lesson plans
● Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
● Modified general education curriculum for special-education students using various
instructional techniques and technologies

Special Needs Board Member

May 2015-Present
Community Of Faith Bible Church
South Gate, CA
● Set enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to
demands
● Organize awareness events that promote the mission of the ministry
● Partner with special needs child and their family to enhance their experience at church

Internship Student June 2010 -June 2011

Marlton School For The Deaf
Los Angeles, CA
● Assisted teachers in classes teaching math and phonics to deaf students
● Facilitated interpretation between parents and hearing disabled teachers/students
● Arrange events to familiarize families with deaf education and culture

Certifications/Testing
· CPR Certification Valid
through June 2024
· CBSET
October 2020
· CSET
June 2021
Skills:
Welligent, Google Educational Suite, FlipGrid, SeeSaw, WhiteBoard Chat, Zoom
Microsoft ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint), macOS (Pages, Numbers, Keynotes), Google Drive

Personal Hobbies and Interest

I enjoy indoor roller skating